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I've been a member here for awhile, but I haven't posted much, and I don't even check the site much, since everything is soooo tempting. I've been out of this game for so long, but I want to get started again.

In the past, I've modified several of the older Don Post PU helmets (including my prized first run white interior DP). I had most of the set of armor from Richie's Armor (yes, it's been years - is he still around?), I had a seamstress make an armor vest and piece together two Dickies grey jumpsuits to make the undersuit, guantlets by BYOBF and I still have a Wookie Cantina ROTJ armor belt. Plus some great gloves, though I forget where I got them. I know that all of those items pale in comparison to the work being done around here.

I'm interested in getting started again, but I need help. Of course, I want to start with the helmet, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to go about it. It seems to me that the FP helmet is the best available. Is this true? Seriously, the acronyms are a little confusing, and I was hoping for a 'How to Get Started' thread, but I haven't been able to find one. Any/all help is appreciated.

I am a major Boba Fett fan for the last 25 years or so, and I don't need to be treated with kid gloves, as I'm pretty well-informed about the various incarnations of the suit.

As incentive for help, I'd like to show some of my 1/6 scale Boba Fett photography (I've noticed that RaAlvarez has been using one of my older photos for his avatar lol!):

Ryan- welcome back! I'm new here as well and just finished my 1st paint job on a DP 96 lid. The family here on the forum has been an invaluable resource and support group. I have purchased a fair bit from Asok and I believe the helmet he offers is an FP mold. He make quality stuff and is a pleasure to deal with, very knowledgable. As for paint, I started with Rafalfett's stencil's although there are a few others to choose from as well. In my opinion, his are the most accurate and he covers most if not all variations. Then I decided on a layered paint job as I felt it was more authentic but there are a ton of talented painters both layered and topical. Look around and don't hesitate to ask questions! Good luck Bro!

Hi Ryan.
Like your self I have been a member for a while and was also out of it for a time, but like your self I am back too, looking to finally to complete my Fett once and for all
Also...
They are seriously an awesome toy, the detail is great... And I imagine the cost of them to match.

rubioooooo, nice to see somebody from the sideshow boards here Anyway, yeah...FP is probably the best helmet you can buy but I know he's pretty backed up at the moment. I know Asok sells Cold Cast versions of the FP budget helmet kit here for a little cheaper.